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F-One Strike V3 - On-Water Review Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. Today we are going to talk about the F-One Strike Version Three. This is a review; you may have seen the overview we posted on what's changed and what's going on with this wing, and now we're finally to a point where we feel like we've ridden it enough in varied enough conditions to get you a comprehensive review. I never like to ride something just once and rate it; we want to test it in a variety of …

Welcome back to Wing Wednesdays, or Foil Fridays... whatever we're going to call this one. This is Tucker with MACkite, and today I'm going to talk to you about my new fascination. We're going to maximize our light wind fun, maximize our time on the water, and maximize the gear we already own. I can guarantee you'll get a lot more time in the water, have a lot more fun, and use your equipment more effectively.Ride in Almost Any WindLet's talk about how kite wing foiling can maximize our lig …

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays with Tucker. Today I'm going to talk with you about the new F-One Strike version three, released in April of 2023. We've been looking forward to this wing; it's a favorite year after year. This is going to be a quick overview of the wing, and then we're going to have a comprehensive review once we've had some more time on it to get a good feel for it. We'll also give you a comparison to the version 2 wing, and maybe some other popular …

<hr< p=""> Video Summary Tucker, Jeff, and Ryan are discussing the benefits of downwind style foilboards for winging in light wind. These boards tend to be a little longer and narrower than traditional wingboards, allowing for less drag, better planing, and a higher top speed. This benefits most riders with better lift-off and lower light wind range. The boards are compared to 17-meter kites for kiteboarding in light wind, providing the power necessary to ride when other riders c …

This is Tucker, and today I'm going to discuss a very special wing that F-One just released, the "Skate" spelled "SK8". If you're interested in a brand new foil from F-One that just rips it up in the waves and is a blast for wing foiling as well, check this one out. The SK8 from F-One is available in a number of sizes, from 550 all the way up to 1050. I have been riding the 950 and I'm just loving this thing. It has been a bit of an addiction for me. I've loved the Eagle foils for a long …

Duotone is one of the most popular brands in the wing foil industry, and they have a reputation for producing quality equipment that is well-suited for riders of all skill levels. In this blog post, we'll be discussing their latest wing, the 2023 Slick, and how it compares to its predecessor, the 2022 Slick SLS.What is the Duotone Slick Wing All About? The Slick is a popular model from Duotone that is known for being versatile and easy to ride. It is suitable for beginners to advanced r …

Today I'm going to talk with you about what you need to go wingboard. Maybe you just got your gear and you're making a little checklist to make sure you have everything you need when you go to the beach. We want to help you figure out what you need to go wing successfully, that you got everything you need from the store, and you're not leaving anything at home. Wing & Wing Leash Obviously, you've got your inflatable wing. Is that everything you need for the wing? No, it's not. Some wings d …

Aaron: I had a question for Tucker, for those of us who both kite and wing. On a kite, there's a certain set of things that I want to know when we're looking at a kite review, like power, upwind ability, and relaunch. How does that translate to wing? What are the elements that you're looking at? Obviously, relaunch isn't a factor. Tucker: Well sort of. When you drop the wing in the water, you have to get it back in your hands and into the air, so that is kind of a relaunch, but yeah, it's not …

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. This is Tucker and Jeff, and today we're going to talk about our favorite light wind wings for 2023. We've finally gotten the chance to spend a lot of time on these wings, and there's some exciting new stuff coming this year for light wind. There's been an increased focus on that segment from a lot of brands, so we're going to talk through some of our favorites and some reasons why you might make those choices or which one might be right for …

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. I'm Tucker, and today I'm going to bring you a review on one of the most hotly anticipated wings this year, the 2023 Duotone Unit. This is the version 3, so they've really done a lot of refining over the past couple of years. There are some notable changes this year, but they didn't get away too much from the Unit DNA.I rode the "standard" construction, not the D/Lab with Aluula, but that's not to say that this is a lesser wing. It's actually …

For 2023 Sabfoil (previously Moses foils) has cut through the confusion of their massive lineup of foils and parts. Most notably, their front wing selection. Rather than reading spec sheets until your eyes are bloodshot you can simply choose a “model” and then your appropriate size. Love a wing but want a smaller/larger size? No problem, just size up/down within the same model for comparable performance. Many existing wings fit into these model categories so if you have an old favorit …

Today we're going to have a look at the new Cabrinha Mantis v3 and Vision v1. These are two of the wings from Cabrinha for 2023, so there's some exciting stuff out there with the Vision being a new model in their lineup and the Mantis continuing its legacy as their standout wave freeride wing. I'm going to give you a quick review on these, how they differ, how they're the same, and which one might be right for you.Wing Features The outlines are very similar. They're both 5 meter sizes, a …

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding Wing Wednesdays. I'm Tucker, and today I'm going to give you a quick review on the new North Nova version 3 for 2023. I've been riding this wing for a few weeks now and getting a good feel for it, so I'll go over it and compare it to some similar wings out there on the market to see how it stacks up. What Is the Nova v3? The North Nova v3 is a complete redesign of the Nova, and they did an excellent job of bringing it into 2023, in terms of where wings are …

Welcome back to MACkiteboarding. This is Tucker, and today we're going to talk about some tips that we have for you if you're riding in frigid temperatures. We're up here in the Great White North, so when we talk to people about riding in the winter, they're always like, "What? You guys are crazy! Why would you do that? You must get frostbitten every time you go out. I could never do that." But in reality, it's not too bad. A lot of times, I'm actually just as warm when it's cold out as I a …

Is Winging Too Hard? Top 5 Wing Foil Misconceptions This is Tucker and Jeff from MACkiteboarding.com, and it's Wing Wednesday. Today we're going to look at our top five misconceptions about wing foiling. We're going to try to clear up any misconceptions and find out when there's a shred of truth to some of it, depending on your perspective. Some of these are a bit subjective, but we're speaking from the perspective of people who have been into all different kinds of adventure sports, whether i …